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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPMAN'S STONE | Chapman's Stone Chapman's Stone Chapman's Stone |
Thomas Barrie (Poldean) Andrew Johnstone (Moffat) John Graham (Newbigging) | 024 | The name applies to a small stone situated on the road leading from Moffat to Wamphray and about 1/4 mile to the north of Newbigging an old established name. There is no tradition on record. It is on elevated ground, perhaps used as a resting place by pedlars and from this the name may have been derived. it is one of those stones which some have supposed Roman mile stones or standing stones See Page 2 |
| LOWRIE'S HILL | Lowrie's Hill Lowrie's Hill Lowrie's Hill |
Thomas Barrie (Poldean) Andrew Johnstone (Moffat) John Graham (Newbigging) |
024 | A small hill covered with wood situated in the immediate neighbourhood of Newbigging and close to the River Annan. |
| STANDING STONE [Chapman's Stone] | 024 |
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57 Parish of Wamphray Plan 24.8 Trace 3Lowrie's Hill situation About 1/4 mile West from Newbigging
Entry for Lowrie'shill Pool scored out
Chapmans Stone and Standing stone entries are one situation 30 Chains North West by North from Newbigging
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